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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 196,955.65, 295,408.86 and 54,811.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 196,955.65, 295,408.86 and 54,811.59 is: 82,210.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    196,955.65 : 295,408.86 = 54,811.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    196,955.65/295,408.86 = 54,811.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    196,955.65x = 295,408.86 × 54,811.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    196,955.65x = 16,191,828,003.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,191,828,003.36/196,955.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82,210.53

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